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Greater North Carolina Jurisdiction
Youth Department
Ladies of Excellence Pageant
Application
Empowering Young Women of Excellence
Pastor Jeffrey Cox, AIM Chairman
Minister Warché K. Downing, YPWW President
Evangelist Rhonda R. Robinson, YPWW Chairlady
Bishop Leroy J. Woolard, Jurisdictional Prelate
Mother Harrizene H. Keyes, Jurisdictional Supervisor
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Greetings,
We are excited that on last year we had another successful “Ladies of Excellence” Pageant Program!
Our 2013 reigning Queen, Lady Shetara Parker (Bishop Wyoming Wells District) represented
Greater North Carolina Jurisdiction at the Auxiliaries in Ministries (AIM) Convention COGIC Girls
Rock event Pageant in July of 2014; in Kansas City, Missouri! It is with pleasure to say that Ms.
Parker swept the category of Music and brought home the Gold. If you are interested in this
wonderful opportunity then the time is now for you to apply. Our 2014 reigning Queen Julia Epps
(Bishop Wyoming Wells District) will represent our Jurisdiction this year in Tampa, Florida at AIM.
The Jurisdictional Youth Department Pageant Program will be held June 16 through June 19th
during the Greater North Carolina Jurisdiction 2015 AIM Convention. The lady crowned Queen will
participate in our National AIM’s Young Women of Excellence (COGIC Girls Rock Award Ceremony)
in 2016! We are asking that if you are interested please submit your registration information
before April 30, 2015 so that we can prepare our incentive packages.
The Mission of the Ladies of Excellence Pageant is to provide opportunities for growth and
development amongst young ladies of Greater North Carolina through talent, team work, public
speaking and non-profit business development; To uphold a standard of holiness and purity for God
in all areas of life according to Second Corinthians 6:17 “being separate from the world” and “caring
for the things of the Lord” according to First Corinthians 7:34.
Funds from the Pageant will aid in supporting the 2016 AIM Convention expenses, provide
educational stipends for participating ladies and some funds will be used to sponsor a portion of
the queen’s trip to participate in the National Auxiliaries In Ministries (AIM) Young Women of
Excellence Program COGIC Girls Rock ceremony in 2016.
Would you consider having a representative from your District? The entry fee is $250 and each
lady walks away from the pageant with gifts and life changing opportunities. We will begin to
accept applications via email immediately. We do ask that you wait to turn in monies on January
17, 2015, during the 1st Jurisdictional AIM Rally. We are asking that you also consider inviting
multiple girls to participate in the “COGIC Girls Rock” program with an entry fee of $50. You may
have multiple young ladies from your district to participate in this program. If you should have any
questions prior to our follow up, you may contact us at the phone numbers below.
Missy. Lauren Simmons, Pageant Lead
E-mail: lsimmons5683@hotmail.com
Phone: 312-692-9815
Missy V. Blackwell, Pageant Coordinator Senior
Advisor
Email: valst6@yahoo.com
Phone: 910-895-3009
Missy. Rhonda R. Robinson, YPWW Chairlady
Email: gncjyouthdept@gmail.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 20363, Greensboro, NC 27420
Phone: (336) 252-8974
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Dates to Remember
Application of Interest Deadline:
April 30, 2015
Entry Fee Money Due:
April 30, 3015
Ladies of Excellence Instructional Workshops:
Tuesday and Wednesday 9am meet in the Fellowship Hall to be counted present and on time
Rehearsal: Thursday Morning 9am in the Fellowship Hall
Pageant Day Rehearsal Thursday at 4pm
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The following deadlines should be adhered to ensure excellence this year with our
endeavors:
Procedures for Ladies of Excellence:
1. All ladies in the Contest must be considered a Lady of Excellence prior to participating
in the Miss GNC Youth Queen Pageant Program
2. The Greater North Carolina Youth Convention (GNCYC) Crown will be granted to one
Lady of Excellence! This lady would have accumulated the most points in a variety of
categories during the year, workshops as well as the pageantry.
3. A Miss Youth Greater North Carolina (GNC) Jurisdiction Queen will be crowned (Ages
12 – 19)
4. Each applicant must file an application with the Youth Department Pageant Team
signed by their Pastor and Superintendent.
5. Applicant must be single (never been married), with no children and between the ages
of 12 – 19
6. Applicant must be in good standing with the Youth Department and any area of the
local church in which she serves.
7. Each applicant must submit a minimum entry level fee of $250 which is due on or before
April 30, 2015. The persons who submit over the entry fee will be eligible for a drawing
for educational scholarship. She will also receive special honor/recognition and
additional points on her overall score. Additional Money will be due at the January
Rally, Jurisdictional Workers Meeting, May Rally, and or the AIM Convention, no
exceptions, Money must be given to the Ladies of Excellence Treasurer or Pageant
Coordinator in order to count before 5pm on the Pageant Day! Once your monies are
submitted and counted, you will receive your “winning total.” Those who would like to
go beyond the minimal of $250 will receive additional points (YOU WILL GET
ADDITIONAL POINTS).
8. Applicants must complete 30 hours of Community Service at a venue of her choice prior
to the Pageant. A letter from the organization/venue on official letterhead must be
submitted by the first day of the training session in order to receive credit points
9. Applicant must submit a short biographical sketch with their application of interest
10. Applicant must attend instructional training sessions
a. During Workshop Sessions at the AIM Convention
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b. Rehearsals during the AIM Convention
11. Each applicant must sign the Ladies of Excellence Agreement/Application and Turn in a
Fact Sheet
12. Display a “Spirit of Excellence” at all times
13. Each applicant will write a brief essay. The topic is: “If I were the Jurisdictional
Chairlady I would…”
14. Please be aware of the designated Ladies Of Excellence Pageant Areas
15. Each Lady of Excellence should have an escort in a black suit, white shirt on the day of
pageant.
16. Each Lady of Excellence should where a white gown with white gloves for the
coronation.
17. The Crowned Queen will serve as a volunteer member of the YPWW team during their
reign
18. Ladies will participate in an oratorical competition responding to the question: How can
the youth of today’s generation change the world that we see. Ladies must incorporate
the following scripture: 1 Peter 2:9; Psalm 19. Please have these written out for the first
day of training. The oratorical should be no longer than 3 minutes.
*** Please Be Advised that there is a change to the Ladies of Excellence Pageant
application***
Girls ages 12 – 19 can submit a COGIC Girls Rock Portfolio with a $50 entry for special
recognition during AIM.
There is no additional entry fee for Ladies of Excellence Pageant participants
The International COGIC has done away with the Young Women of Excellence Pageant.
However, Greater North Carolina Jurisdiction has not, we will keep the same format for the
pageant. In the same, starting during the 2015 and future pageants young ladies will have to
create a portfolio to with the following criteria:
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Ladies are encouraged to choose from the following categories to build their portfolio:
Academic: Sample school work, (presentation/topic), school awards (pictures), scholarship
letters, history of grades, and original research
Music: Video or audio footage of yourself singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, copy
of an original song.
Fashion: Video/Pictures of Original Work
Community Service: Community Service Projects, awards, scholarship letters
Sports: Video of competitions, awards, scholarship letters
Art: Original picture, picture of your original piece
Church Involvement: Sample Programs, video/evidence of church work
Portfolio must include a picture of the contestant, transcripts, 2 Letters of recommendation from
(Pastor, school, youth leader, coach)
*Please note this is not an exhaustive list, just a sample. Please be creative when submitting
your portfolio to support the category in which you are applying.
Portfolios can be emailed to gncjyouthdept@gmail.com and should be submitted by JUNE 1ST
Portfolios can also be mailed to PO Box 20363, Greensboro, NC 27420.
Ladies who submit a portfolio will receive special recognition and the winning Queens
portfolio will represent our Jurisdiction on an International level.
Get Ready!
You are MOVING TOWARDS YOUR DESTINY!
We are so glad we are a part of the Ride!
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Pageant Competition Areas
Agreement or Application
•
Turned in on time
o
Agreement 1pt
o
Bio-Sketch 1pt
o
Application 3pts
10pts total
5pt s
•
No Spelling Errors
3pts
•
Neat
2pts
Community Service Letter
10pts total
•
Turned in on time
5pts
•
Turned in
5pts
Entry Fee of $250
10pts total
•
Turned in on time
5pts
•
Total Amount
5pts
Additional Funds
•
$200 +
10pts
•
$400 +
20pts
•
$500 +
30pts
Essay
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30 pts total available
20pts
Correct spelling, no typos, and essay must be well thought out and concise. The essay must be
turned in no later than the second day of Workshops.
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Grammar
8pts
•
Spelling
8pts
•
On Time
2pts
•
Clear and Concise
2pts
Training Sessions (at the Youth Convention):
20pts total
Tuesday and Wednesday at 9am
•
•
First Session Attendance
10pts
o
On Time
5pts
o
Late
0pts
Second Session Attendance
10pts
o
On Time
5pts
o
Late
0pts
Rehearsal (at the Youth Convention):
Thursday at 9am
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Attendance
5pts
•
On Time
5pts
•
Late
5pts
Talent Portion
10pts total
10pts total
Each contestant will compete on Thursday showing their specific talent. Talents should be no longer
than 3mins.
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Charm
3pts
•
Etiquette
3pts
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Preparation
3pts
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On Time
1pt
Evening Gown and Question and Answer
10pts
Each contestant will compete on Friday showing their skills and answer an on-stage question given
by our emcee. The questions will range from the convention theme, religious topics to current world
events and how they affect the church. The contestants will be taught how to be well-versed,
articulate, and utilize their public speaking abilities by discussing religious and world affairs.
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Appropriate Dress/Attire
6pts
•
Poise/Clarity
4pts
Oratorical Presentation:
25pts
Presentation/Dress
5pts
Response to question
10pts
Delivery
10pts
Electronic Portfolio:
20 pts
Turned in On time
5pts
Supporting Documentation
10pts
Information clear and concise with category
5pts
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Additional points available if more than $250 entry fee!
Ladies of Excellence Agreement
I _________________________________ agree to abide by the rules and guidelines that
have been set by the Greater North Carolina Youth Convention Ladies of Excellence
Committee. I further understand that failure to comply with said guidelines will
automatically expel me from this Pageant and in doing so, I have forfeited all pageant
monies, prizes and awards.
Parent’s Signature: _________________________________________________________
Lady of Excellence Signature: ________________________________________________
Witnessed by: ________________________________________________ (Superintendent)
Witness two: __________________________________________________ (Pastor)
Date: _____________________
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Application
PLEASE PRINT
Name: _________________________________________ Age: _________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: _________
Zip: __________________
Telephone: ___________________________(Day) __________________________(Evening)
Parent(s) Name(s): ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Church: _______________________________
Pastor: ________________________
District: _______________________________
Superintendent: ___________________
Involvement in Ministry:
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Please give a brief description of your active involvement on each level
Local Church:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
District:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Academic Involvement/Achievement:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Grade Level: ________________________________
GPA: __________________________________________________
Community Involvement/Achievements:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name one person that influenced you and impacted your life. How?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you feel you have a specific Ministry? ____________ yes
________NO
If yes, please explain:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________
Lady of Excellence Signature
___________________________________ Parent’s Signature
___________________________________ Youth Leader’s Signature
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Please attach: Biosketch and Fact Sheet and turn in COGIC Girls Rock Portfolio
Ladies of Excellence
Fact Sheet
Please Print
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
District: _____________________________________________________________________
Superintendent: ______________________________________________________________
District Missy: ________________________________________________________________
Pastor: __________________________________ First Lady: ___________________
Youth Leader: ________________________________________________________________
Favorite Color: _____________________. T-Shirt Size: ____________________________
Favorite Scripture (please write out): ___________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Favorite Food: _______________________________________________________________
Hobbies: ___________________________________________________________________
If you had One Million Dollars; What would you do with it?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
What would you like to tell young ladies around the world?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Youth Convention Week at a Glance
First Day
• Meet the Ladies of Excellence (LOE) Representative in the Fellowship Hall
at 9a.m. sharp.
• Attend LOE Workshop Classes
Second Day
• Meet the Ladies of Excellence (LOE) Representative in the Fellowship Hall
at 9a.m. sharp.
• Attend LOE Workshop Classes
Third Day
• Meet the Ladies of Excellence (LOE) Representative in the Fellowship Hall
at 9a.m. sharp for practice.
• Meet in the elders council hall for final practice and to receive “wining total
“at 4 p.m.
o Contestants should be dressed in their talent attire
o Contestants will change into their evening gown after the talent
portion
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